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LAKLAND OWNERS GROUP #25

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here's mine:
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ps:i have to pm a guy who's nick is "nubs" for a member number right?
 
#403
E-Mac said:
There are instructions to tuning using the detuner that come in the box. I didn't really have issues when doing it, but that was a while ago. One thing, any time you change a string's tuning that drastically, there will be some affect on the other strings. You drop down and some other strings may go sharp a little bit. It was a trend I did notice... and tuning 75+ instruments a day for the young string players, you notice some of these things.
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Yeah, I'd just be happy to be able to get a D or E that's MORE reliable. I've noticed that the A seems to be most affected by the tension change. The D and G stay in tune usually. Overall, I'm still happy enough with it.
 
#404
dave_bass5 said:
Thanks for that.
Ive since put some Elixirs on and its a bit better. I really didnt think it was the neck (and the fret looks fine).
It does seem that the notes are a bit quieter around that area, gonig towards the headstock but its not a great deal.
Im still getting used ot the Jazz tone but putting the Elixirs on had made a nice difference to the tone. Im a lot happier now although i think the NP5 will still be going on.


Just a quick setup question for anyone. The Elixirs are the same gauge as the Laklands but slightly higher tension. The bass feels different now. Still very playable but i feel the action can now go down a bit. My question is should i tweak the truss rod as well as there is now slightly more pull from the strings. And if so i guess there might not be a need to lower the action.

EDIT: Just checked the measurements on the Lakland website and i did tweak the truss rod a bit. Seems to have helped. The action is still the same as it was before but im guessing as im using higher tension strings i can go a bit lower.
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I'd get a guitar Fat Finger, they're smaller and will fit better on a 5er headstock and add enough mass to help w/ your issue.

Carl once told me that once the saddles are set correctly, you should only need to tweak the truss to get the strings closer to the frets. ***BUT*** That's only IF you stay with strings that are the SAME at the ball end. For example: if you go from a exposed core or taper wound B to a B that's fully wrapped to the ball, you can lower that saddle some.

Anybody got that Youtube link for the Lakland setup video??

Also, try to adjust the truss w/ the strings loose, it's easier on the neck.
 
#418
bamabass said:
+1

In my less fat days, I played quite a bit of REAL football.....YAY Ferg!

ALthough I am a big bears fan......Da Bears
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not to go OFF subject BUT Da (snuggly)Bears are playing the The Pack tomorrow night for the opener and I am having several friends over...I will be the ONLY Packer Backer in da house (except my wife)....may be a lonely night...until they win!!!
 
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PWV said:
So who does an Oly White Glaub look better on?

Me at last night's gig:

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Or Charlotte Cooper:

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Do you need to ask??????

BTW - I noticed you TRIED to stack the deck by making her (hot) picture MUCH smaller than yours....

BTW - I believe your renewal packet went out yesterday....thanks for your support!

PS - yours is a NICE Glaub though.....
 
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